Man wanted in early morning Lowe's burglary
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is asking for your help finding a man they say stole more than a thousand dollars worth of items from a home improvement store along Two Notch Road.
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Sumter County teens facing attempted murder charges
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Four denied bond in stabbing, burning
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The Latest: SCE&G Lawsuit
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SC DJJ to hold Graduation for 130 students
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- This week it will be graduation time for more than 130 students at the Department of Juvenile Justice. Officials say on Tuesday, July 31st, students who earned their GED or High School Diploma over the past school…
Solar Facility Groundbreaking in Pelion
[gtxvideo vid='SUj0Ey0j' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/SUj0Ey0j.jpg' vtitle='Solar Facility Groundbreaking in Pelion'] PELION, SC (WOLO)--Sunshine means big business in Lexington County. On Friday, Diamond Energy broke ground on the first of four facilities in Lexington and Barnwell counties. Friday's event was at the Pelion…
SC Investigators say man stabbed mother-in-law
INMAN, S.C. (AP) - Investigators say a man stabbed his mother-in-law to death in the basement of his South Carolina home after the two argued. Spartanburg County authorities said 67-year-old Phillip Carter Jr. initially told deputies his nephew killed his…
Second Teen Suspect Accused in robbery, attempted murder, turns self in to Deputies
SUMTER, SC (WOLO)--A second suspect accused in the kidnapping and attempted murder of three teens, has turned himself in to authorities. Sumter Sheriff's Deputies say 17 year old De’Quan Fullard turned himself in Saturday. Deputies say Fullard, along with 18-year-old…
Officials: Columbia Police mourn death of K-9 due to heat related work injury
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Columbia Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its' K-9's. According to Columbia Police, two year old Turbo, a yellow labrador retriever, experienced a heat-related work injury on Thursday and died Saturday as a…
City to Host Conversation on Fair Housing and Equal Access
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Looking to speak out on issues regarding Fair Housing? The city is giving you the chance to talk this Saturday. According to the City of Columbia, the Community Development Department will host a “Speak Out A conversation on…
SCE&G to do Tree Trimming in Columbia Neighborhoods
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- SCE&G will perform tree trimming along overhead utility lines in some Columbia neighborhoods. The tree trimming will take place over the next two weeks. According to city officials, the following areas will see tree trimming: Arsenal Hill…
'Be Courageous' Jehovah's witness convention at Colonial Life Arena
[gtxvideo vid='f8D4dpJz' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/f8D4dpJz.jpg' vtitle='Jehovah's witness convention'] Columbia, SC. (WOLO)-- More than 15-thousand Jehovah's witnesses are in Columbia for their annual convention. The theme this year is 'Be Courageous'. Members from North and South Carolina and Georgia are expected to be…
Two teens accused of forcing victims to strip before abandoning them on rural road
Two Sumter teens are facing 11 charges including kidnapping, and attempted murder after authorities say they took three teens hostage, and forced them to strip before forcing them into a car they are later accused of stealing.
Solar plant groundbreaking
The first of several solar energy plants is coming to the Midlands, Friday State officials broke ground on the first of four facilities.
Accused meth dealer arrested for third time in 5 months
A man Kershaw police say is no stranger to authorities finds himself in trouble with the law for the third time in a period of five months.
RCSD Credits an Anonymous Crime Stoppers Tip for Helping Them Capture a Fugitive
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- Richland County residents can rest a little easier tonight knowing one of the “armed and dangerous” suspects Deputies were looking for is behind bars. Richland County deputies are giving all the…
Boy Scouts leader arrested in RCSD online predator sting banned from all programs
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - A former Midlands Boy Scouts leader, Heath Mills, was called "abhorrent" by the organization after he was arrested as a part of an online predator sting led by the Richland County Sheriff's Department. Mills was charged…
Jehovah's witness convention
Thousands of Jehovah's Witnesses converge on the Capital City for their annual Regional Convention.
Former Lexington teacher sentenced to 7 years in prison after fatal DUI
[gtxvideo vid='zOFuDqV4' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/zOFuDqV4.jpg' vtitle='Lexington teacher DUI'] Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) - 30-year-old Nicole Wilson, former Lexington County special education teacher, was sentenced to 7 years in prison after pleading guilty to felony DUI resulting in death. The victim, 75-year-old Roger Johnson,…
Accused Meth Dealer Arrested for 3rd Time in 5 Months
A Kershaw county man accused in several crimes that's landed him behind bars three times in 5 months finds himself in trouble with the law, again.
Former special education teacher sentenced following fatal DUI accident
A former special education teacher at Lexington Elementary School teacher will spend the next seven years in prison.
Newberry Deputies find missing 16 year old girl who ran away from home
Newberry County Deputies say the missing 16 year old girl was found safe early this morning.
SC Senator Greg Hembree hospitalized due to brain aneurysm
Little River, S.C. (WPDE) — South Carolina State Senator Greg Hembree is in the hospital Thursday night after suffering, what is believed to be a small aneurysm, according to 15th Circuit Solicitor Jimmy Richardson. Richardson says Hembree has some bleeding on…
RCSD search for two 'armed and extremely dangerous' individuals
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - The Richland County Sheriff's Department is searching for two armed and extremely dangerous fugitives. Officials say 39-year-old Amos Hosey and 33-year-old Harrell Williams were engaged in an altercation with another man on July 13. Following the…
Woman pleads guilty to killing 17-month-old child with salt
[gtxvideo vid='IzGDuhQQ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/IzGDuhQQ.jpg' vtitle='Woman pleads guilty to killing 17-month-old child'] SPARTANBURG, SC (WOLO) - An upstate woman pleaded guilty to killing her 17-month-old daughter with salt. Spartanburg prosecutor Barry Barnette says Kemberly Martines, 25, was sentenced Wednesday (7/25) to 30…
